Second High-Level Meeting (HLM) of the Africa-EU Energy Partnership (AEEP) - “Taking the Next Step: Africa and the EU are tackling energy challenges together”

The Second High-Level Meeting (HLM) of the Africa-EU Energy Partnership (AEEP) will take place from 11-13 February 2014 at the African Union Commission (AUC) headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The meeting will be jointly hosted by the AUC and the Ethiopian Government, and will address the theme “Taking the Next Step: Africa and the EU are tackling energy challenges together.”

The main objectives of the meeting are to highlight the unique nature of the AEEP HLM as a success story of Africa-EU cooperation, and to catalyze commitment and action towards meeting future energy challenges facing the two continents.

The meeting will review progress in implementing the AEEP’s 2020 targets and convene several panel discussions and breakout sessions to explore development of efficient and sustainable energy markets in Africa. It will include a high-level segment on 13 February that will focus on shaping a forward-looking vision for the AEEP and ensuring successful continuation of the strategic partnership between the African and the European Unions.

The Second AEEP HLM will be preceded by an exhibition and side events on 11 February to showcase ongoing initiatives by diverse energy stakeholders.

IISD RS will provide daily web coverage and a summary report of the 2nd AEEP HLM. Kindly return to this site on Tuesday, 11 February 2014, for more information.